OpenAI is in talks to complete a deal that would value the company at $100 billion or more, which would be about a $20 billion increase from its valuation eight months ago, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The funding round would be led by Thrive Capital,...
Israel’s Hostage Rescue Highlights Challenge of Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
The Israeli military’s rescue of a hostage from an underground tunnel in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday highlighted one of the biggest remaining impediments to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of eradicating Hamas: the enclave’s vast and complicated subterranean network that shelters many of the militant group’s remaining leaders. Israel’s...
How to Watch the Harris-Walz Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris, who has taken few questions from reporters since President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign last month, will sit with CNN on Thursday for her first extended interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. The stakes are high for Harris, who will be seeking to rebut Republican...
Bulldogs Will Unveil Helmet Communication in Season Opener at the Big House
The Fresno State football team will unveil their helmet communication system at defending national champion and No.9 ranked Michigan on Saturday in the season opener. And, Bulldogs coach Tim Skipper is glad that the NCAA finally approved the technology long embraced by the NFL. "I think it's exciting. Being able...
Which Projects Would FUSD’s $500M Bond Measure Fund? Trustees Are Duking It Out.
Fresno Unified trustees aren't in sync over whether the best plan for spending a potential $500 million on facilities is to allocate funds by equity needs or trustee area. They are developing a project list for Measure H and reviewed spending proposals at Wednesday's board meeting. Four of the seven...
Vance Blames Harris for Deaths in Kabul, Tells VP to ‘Go to Hell’
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio unleashed scathing criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. At a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Vance said Harris "can go to hell" in response to a question about former President Donald Trump's recent visit to...
JD Vance: A Millennial in Age, but Not in Spirit
Despite being the youngest on the presidential ticket and the first millennial ever nominated by a major party, JD Vance appears to be struggling with his appeal, especially among younger voters. His candidacy was expected to lend some youthful energy into the Republican bid, but instead, the 40-year-old appears to...
UN Secures Humanitarian Pauses With Israel for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory....
CHP Has 1 in 6 Jobs Vacant Despite Big Raises, Newsom’s Hiring Push
The California Highway Patrol has hundreds of job openings and a higher-than-usual vacancy rate. A new contract for CHP officers increases their pay by boosting a number of incentives, such as seniority pay and extra money for officers with police dogs. About one in six California Highway Patrol positions are...
Coffee Pot Fire Grows to More Than 5,500 Acres in Tulare County
The Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County has expanded by 1,131 acres, bringing the total area burned to 5,683 acres with 0% containment, according to officials from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Currently, 1,429 personnel are engaged in battling the blaze, supported by 46 engines, 11 water tenders, 15...